‘Made in France’ campaign is tres cher for French

PARIS -- French households would have to spend up to 300 euros ($400) a month more if they shunned imports for goods made in their own country, according to a report that highlights the downside of a government drive to promote patriotic consumer habits.

The "Made in France" campaign reflects President Francois Hollande's ambition to reverse a long industrial decline, cut labor costs and make a country whose economy relies heavily on domestic consumption more competitive in world export markets.